Attic Lights

Attic Lights
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
GenresIndie rock
Power pop
Years active2005–present
LabelsIsland Records
Elefant Records
MembersKev Sherry
Colin McArdle
Jamie Houston
Noel O'Donnell
Past membersJim Lang
Tim Davidson

Attic Lights are a Scottish indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, formed in 2005 by Kev Sherry[1] (vocals, guitar), Colin McArdle (vocals, bass) and Jamie Houston (guitar, keyboard, vocals), later joined by Tim Davidson (guitar, pedal steel) and Noel O'Donnell (drums, glockenspiel, vocals). The four-part harmonies in a number of their songs have led to critical comparisons with Teenage Fanclub[2] and The Beach Boys. Their guitar heavy powerpop has been compared to alternative rock bands such as Weezer, R.E.M. and The Lemonheads.[3]

A series of independent releases and live performances, including a well-received appearance at the 2007 T in the Park festival,[4] led to a bidding war between major labels.[5] The band signed with Island Records,[6] and released their debut album, Friday Night Lights, in October 2008.

  1. ^ "Attic Lights – Kev Sherry". Kevsherry.com. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  2. ^ "New Band of the Day, No 259: Attic Lights". The Guardian. London. 21 January 2008. Archived from the original on 27 January 2008. Retrieved 25 January 2008.
  3. ^ "Scottish powerpop legends' long-awaited return". Entertainment.stv.tv. Glasgow. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  4. ^ Flockhart, Gary (18 January 2008). "Bright lads, Attic Lights". The Scotsman. Edinburgh. Archived from the original on 19 January 2008. Retrieved 25 January 2008.
  5. ^ "Attic On Track To Be Leading Lights". Daily Record. 4 January 2008. Archived from the original on 12 January 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-25.
  6. ^ "Viva Glasvegas". Daily Record. 28 December 2007. Archived from the original on 14 March 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-25.